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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 468.96 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 468.96 and 190.84 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 468.96 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/468.96 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 468.96 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 89,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,496.33/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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